Conceived by Luca Gargano based on an idea by HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco , Mother Mesccia pays homage to a historic Monegasque product: mesccia. This exceptional white rum blends the authentic terroir of Saint-Michel-de-l'Attalaye in Haiti with Monaco's artisanal expertise, resulting in a unique and refined creation.
Inspired by a 17th-century tradition, Mother Mescacia revisits the original recipe, once a blend of Caribbean rums and European spirits such as vermouth and Marsala. Today, this collaboration between the Principality of Monaco and Velier revives this heritage in a contemporary form: a pure, unblended rum, intended for aging in casks that previously held vermouth and Marsala.
This white rum constitutes the "mother" of the future Mesccia range , a noble base from which exceptional aged rums will be born.
Mother Mescacia is made from Cristalline sugarcane , grown by Michel Sajous in Haiti. Its artisanal production process includes:
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a long fermentation of pure cane juice with indigenous yeasts ,
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a first distillation over a wood fire in a discontinuous Müller still in Saint-Michel-de-l'Attalaye,
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then a second distillation in Monaco , in the Khote still of the first Monegasque distillery founded in 2017.
It is at this stage that the full aromatic personality and unique character of Mother Mesccia is forged.
Jérémie's tasting notes
On the nose : The aromas are very green and herbaceous. There are notes of freshly cut grass, very light spices and a mineral side.
Over time, a light pear and fresh sugarcane flavor are revealed.
On the palate : Just after almond oil, sweet spices (cardamom) attack the tongue, before releasing the sugarcane. This is accompanied by light orchard fruits and a powdery pepperiness that warms the palate.
The finish : These aromas linger over time with accompanying mineral notes.
